GEMS for grades K-2

Philosophy

While clubs for early childhood students are fun and exciting, GEMS firmly believes that the most important factor in success in STEM comes from positive experiences in school and at home. Children need to see that STEM is all around them, in their lives as pervasive as oxygen.

Exploration and discovery build confidence in girls and engaging home and school STEM experiences can strengthen their curiousity and interest so that they see themselves as scientists and mathematicians without being able to label themselves such.

Pay attention to the messages you send as a parent or teacher about girls and their roles. Are they adventurous or cautious? Are they pretty or a "problem-solver?"